MP Gamini Waleboda told in Parliament yesterday that a major financial scam is emerging, with funds being unlawfully transferred from current and savings accounts used for online transactions.
He further said that the scam is being run by students from an institute specializing in online transaction training.
The MP went on to add that those who have conducted online transactions may be at risk and should report this to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission.
So far, between 1,000 and 1,500 accounts have been compromised, according to MP Gamini Waleboda, who describes the situation as serious. (NewsWire)
A massive financial scam is unfolding, involving funds being transferred, without any notice, from the current and savings accounts of those using them for online transactions. This scam is being operated by students from an institute that offers training on #Online transactions.… pic.twitter.com/q0ORiWoih1
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